Best Mamie Eisenhowers Favorite Million Dollar Fudge Recipes

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MAMIE EISENHOWER'S CHOCOLATE FUDGE RECIPE



Mamie Eisenhower's Chocolate Fudge Recipe image

This sweet fudge is forever tied to the First Lady of the 34th President of the United States.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Categories     Desserts

Yield 2 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces semisweet chocolate morsels
12 ounces German's sweet chocolate, broken into small pieces
2 cups marshmallow cream
4 1/2 cups sugar
pinch salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) canned evaporated milk
2 cups coarsely chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish pan, or mist it in with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Stir together the semisweet chocolate, German's chocolate, and marshmallow cream in a large bowl.
  • Bring the sugar, salt, butter, and evaporated milk to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Boil for 1 minute. Reduce the heat and simmer 7 minutes, stirring continuously. Pour the hot syrup over the chocolate mixture and stir until smooth. Stir in the nuts.
  • Pour into the prepared pan. Let stand undisturbed at room temperature until firm, preferably overnight.
  • Cut the fudge into small squares. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks. Some people prefer the texture of this fudge when it is chilled after it is cut.

MAMIE EISENHOWER'S MILLION DOLLAR FUDGE



Mamie Eisenhower's Million Dollar Fudge image

We make this every Christmas and our friends/family definitely look forward to a tin of this fudge! By far, best fudge I've ever had!

Provided by AllyRose

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 1/2 cups sugar
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
12 ounces German chocolate
1 pint marshmallow cream

Steps:

  • Boil sugar, salt, butter, and evaporated milk together for 6 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • While mixture is still hot, add semisweet chocolate chips, German chocolate, and marshmallow fluff.
  • Beat together by hand until all the chocolate is melted.
  • Refrigerate until set. Cut into small squares.
  • Makes 1 9X13" pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 893.9, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 15.9, Cholesterol 16, Sodium 113.1, Carbohydrate 170.7, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 147, Protein 5.5

MAMIE EISENHOWER'S FAVORITE MILLION DOLLAR FUDGE



Mamie Eisenhower's Favorite Million Dollar Fudge image

This is also known as White House Fudge, Mamie's Fudge, Mrs. Eisenhower's Fudge, Million Dollar Fudge, and Mamie's Million Dollar Fudge.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Candy

Time 3h30m

Yield 4 pounds, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 pinch salt
1 2/3 cups evaporated milk (one 12 ounce can)
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups semisweet chocolate pieces
3 (4 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
1 pint marshmallow creme (two 7 ounce jars)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, salt, milk, and butter. Bring to a vigorous boil, stirring often; then reduce heat and simmer 6 minutes, stirring continuously.
  • Meanwhile, place the chocolate, Marshmallow Creme and vanilla into a large bowl. Gradually pour boiling syrup over the chocolate-marshmallow mixture and beat until chocolate is melted. Stir in nuts.
  • Pour into a buttered pan ( I used a buttered 11 x 16-inch jellyroll pan) and store in a cool place several hours to harden before cutting into 1-inch squares.
  • Store in a covered tin; keeps up to 6 months in a cool place.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.7, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 9.8, Sodium 58.8, Carbohydrate 89.4, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 74.6, Protein 4.3

MAMIE EISENHOWER'S FUDGE



Mamie Eisenhower's Fudge image

In response to the request for Chocolate Fudge with Evaporated Milk, I have a recipe from my mother's collection which is for "Mamie Eisenhower's Fudge." It used Evaporated Milk, so thought I'd pass it along. It's quite old, and I'm going to type it exactly as it appears on her recipe card.

Provided by montanamarti

Categories     Candy

Time 15m

Yield 64 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 dash salt
2 tablespoons butter
3 pieces Baker's German's chocolate (sweet)
2 (12 ounce) packages chocolate chips
1 pint marshmallow whip (marsmallow creame)
2 cups nutmeats, chopped
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Put granulated sugar in a sauce pan. Add evaporated milk, salt. and 2 tablespoons of butter. Let come to a boil and boil 6 minutes.
  • Cut up chocolate fine and add Chocolate bits and Marshmallow Whip. Pour hot liquid on above and beat and beat until thick.
  • Add chopped nut meats.
  • Pour in 8x8x2 pan which has been greased with butter.
  • Hope this works - I know my mother made excellent fudge every year at Christmas, and I think this is the recipe she used! Happy Holidays!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.2, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 3, Sodium 33.6, Carbohydrate 42.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 31.5, Protein 1.8

MAMIE EISENHOWER'S FUDGE



Mamie Eisenhower's Fudge image

My mother came across this fudge recipe in a newspaper some 40 years ago. One taste and you'll see why it doesn't take long for a big batch to disappear. -Linda First, Hinsdale, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 6 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
3 milk chocolate candy bars (two 7 ounces, one 1.55 ounces), broken into pieces
4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
4-1/2 cups sugar
2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil and butter the foil with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a large heat-proof bowl, combine the candy bars, chocolate chips and marshmallow creme; set aside. , In a large heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the milk, sugar and remaining butter. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for 4-1/2 minutes. Pour over chocolate mixture; stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir in walnuts. Pour into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate until firm., Using foil, lift fudge out of pan; cut into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 17mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MILLION-DOLLAR FUDGE A FAVORITE RECIPE OF FIRST LADY MAMIE EISEN



Million-Dollar Fudge a Favorite Recipe of First Lady Mamie Eisen image

A window into the social scene of the nation's capital. First lady Mamie Eisenhower was invited to be the guest of honor at the Arlington Republican Women's Club luncheon held on Dec. 12, 1967, at the Washington Golf and Country Club. She could not attend, but she made arrangements to have a foil-wrapped square of this fudge for each luncheon guest. The Fudge Party Was a Hit.

Provided by CHEF GRPA

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 1/2 cups sugar
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons salted butter
12 ounces canned evaporated milk
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, broken into small pieces (may substitute morsels)
12 ounces German sweet chocolate, broken into small pieces
1 pint marshmallow cream
2 cups chopped nuts

Steps:

  • 1. Line a 12 1/2- by 17 1/2-inch baking sheet with waxed or parchment paper.
  • 2. Combine the sugar, salt, butter and evaporated milk in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring to form a smooth syrup, then remove from the heat.
  • 3. Combine the semisweet chocolate, German sweet chocolate, marshmallow cream and nuts in a large heatproof bowl. Pour the just-boiled syrup over the ingredients in the bowl. Stir until the chocolate has melted and the ingredients are well incorporated. Pour into the pans, spreading the mixture evenly into the corners. Let stand for a few hours before cutting into pieces.
  • 4. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • My Note: IT IS SWEET! The kids like it a lot, but too sweet for me.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 891.1, Fat 40.8, SaturatedFat 19.2, Cholesterol 13.3, Sodium 254.9, Carbohydrate 139.1, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 108.4, Protein 11.1

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